Provider Contracting Senior Analyst - Cigna Healthcare

About Cigna Healthcare Cigna Healthcare is a global health service company dedicated to transforming healthcare. With roots in the U.S. and operations in over 30 countries, we serve more than 180 million customers and patients worldwide. Ranked 13th on the Fortune 500 in 2025, Cigna is recognized as one of the most trusted and influential names in the industry. Our mission is to improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve. You’ll join a globally recognized organization where trust, clear communication, and a positive culture shape how we work. Our leaders are consistent, approachable, and supportive, helping you maintain balance while doing meaningful work. We look for people who thrive in collaborative environments, care about meaningful change, and want to grow in a company that puts people first. At Cigna Healthcare, your work contributes to better care experiences and supports customers through important moments in their lives. About the Role As a Provider Contracting Senior Analyst, you’ll support the development, negotiation, implementation and ongoing management of healthcare provider agreements across assigned markets. You’ll combine provider contracting, commercial analysis, network development and relationship management to strengthen network coverage, improve commercial terms and support cashless/direct access for members. You’ll work across multiple countries, healthcare systems and stakeholder groups in a fast-paced environment where priorities can evolve. What You’ll Do • Manage provider contracting activities from initial engagement and negotiation through to execution, implementation, renewal and amendment. • Negotiate commercial arrangements with hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centres, physician groups and other healthcare providers, covering tariffs, discounts, payment terms, billing arrangements and contractual conditions. • Strengthen provider network coverage by analysing access gaps, member needs, utilisation, claims spend and commercial opportunities, while monitoring relevant market and provider developments. • Use data to guide contracting decisions, analysing claims, tariffs, cost per claim, discount performance and provider proposals to build business cases, assess options and provide clear recommendations. • Build effective provider relationships, supporting contracting discussions and resolving issues relating to commercial terms, tariffs, billing or implementation. • Ensure contracts are implemented accurately, working with operational teams to maintain provider information, tariffs, discounts, documentation, renewals and key contractual milestones. • Work across Network/Provider Management, Claims, Operations, Clinical, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Data and Analytics, and business teams to balance member access, network quality, operational feasibility and financial sustainability. What You’ll Bring • Knowledge of high-priority healthcare providers, third-party administrators and competitor capabilities within the assigned region. • Full professional proficiency in English, Dutch, German and French. • Strong negotiation and commercial skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at different levels. • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to develop meaningful business metrics, monitor results and translate complex information into recommendations. • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Economics, Finance, Healthcare Management, Law or a related discipline. • Willingness to travel up to 20% when required. Skills Soft Skills • Clear communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills. • Strong organisation and prioritisation, including managing competing and time-sensitive priorities through to compl